A great hotel for families
The Princess Yaiza is perfect for families with children. Of the four resort holidays we've done so far with our little one, this was the best. We even liked it more than the famous Sani, even though it wasn't as 'luxurious.'
ROOM: the suite was spacious and we found it comfortable. Bed and sofa were a little too soft and uncomfortable for me at 7 months pregnant, although I did love the huge pillows as I could use one like a pregnancy pillow. I could see it being too warm in the room in the hottest months though as the air con is quite old fashioned and you can't control the temperature. But for a holiday in May it was absolutely fine. One day they hadn't cleaned our room by 4pm so I requested a clean on the web app and they came right away. As we were in the suite early in the evening, it was nice to have all the UK channels and a chocolate left on our pillows. My daughter slept in a wooden cot that was large enough still for her as a long 3 year old. She had a little sheet and blanket provided that was comfortable for her, but no pillow.
FOOD: we did half board as it was just easier with a three year old. Found breakfast excellent in terms of quality and choice. For the most part we also really liked the evening buffet, the Italian evening was especially good. As vegetarians we always found there was a good variety of tasty food for us and the food was always hot and fresh. If I were to be picky, I'd say there could be more veg options for the kids buffet, eg plain peas or carrots. I ate at the pool restaurant one lunchtime and found that tasty with quick service. There's a very good supermarket across the road as well which was handy for water, lunch and snacks. I do wish that the hotel has drinking water dispensers which has always been a standard at any other resort I've been to.
POOLS: We never had issues getting three sunbeds together by the toddler pool in the main bit of the hotel, and some days we didn't venture down there until lunchtime! Water was warm enough to get in comfortably. We also spent a day at the pool in the Capitan Park which was very quiet! The unofficial 'adults' pool did seem a lot busier, although nobody seemed to actually swim in the pool.
KIDS AMENITIES: Everything that a pre-schooler could dream of - a very good indoor soft play, free activities all day long in Capitan Park, playgrounds, crafts, face painting, splash activities, a mini disco every day, and the staff were for the most part friendly, engaged and remembered my daughter's name. My only small criticism is that 7.30pm is a bit late for a kids disco to start for the majority of little ones - we had a really overtired and tantruming 3 year old on the evenings that we went!
LOCATION: Right next to a lovely beach with clear water, a nice walk down to Playa Blanca with all its bars, shops and restaurants, gorgeous views over to Fuerteventura - it was much better than the location of other resorts we've been to in terms of having a reason to leave the resort itself. And only a half hour drive to the airport as well.
Can't speak to the evening entertainment or spa as we didn't make it to either, maybe next time. I did really like the theatre area and the bar service was attentive.
Overall I was really impressed with this hotel and we would definitely return.